Samsung Galaxy A15 User manual

User Guide

Contents
Features
Biometric security|Dark mode
Getting started
Device Layout: Galaxy A15 5G
Set up your device: Charge the battery
Start using your device: Turn on your device|Use the Setup Wizard|Bring data from an
old device|Lock or unlock your device|Side button settings|Accounts|Set up
voicemail|Navigation|Navigation bar|Customize your home screen|Modes and
Routines|Digital wellbeing and parental controls|Biometric security|Memory card|
Multiwindow|Edge panels|Enter text
Customize your home screen: App icons|Wallpaper|Themes|Icons|Widgets|Home
screen settings|Easy mode|Status bar|Notification panel |Quick settings
Camera and Gallery
Camera: Navigate the camera screen|Configure shooting mode|AR Zone|Record
videos|Camera settings
Gallery: Open pictures|Edit pictures|Play video|Edit video|Share pictures and videos|
Delete pictures and videos|Take a screenshot
Samsung apps
ARZone|Gaming Hub|Global Goals|Members|News|Smart Switch|SmartThings|
Store|TV|Wallet|Wearable|Calculator|Calendar|Clock|Contacts|Internet|
Messages|MyFiles|Phone|Health|Notes
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Google apps
Chrome|Drive|Gmail|Google|Google TV|Maps|Meet|Messages |Photos|Play
Store|Wallet|YouTube|YT Music
Microsoft apps
Outlook|LinkedIn|Microsoft 365|OneDrive
Settings
Connections:Wi-Fi|Bluetooth|NFC and payment|Airplane mode|SIMmanager |
Mobile networks|Data usage|Mobile hotspot|Tethering|Nearby device scanning|
Connect to a printer|Virtual Private Networks|Private DNS|Ethernet|Keep system
configuration up to date |Connected devices
Customization:Display|Notifications|Sounds and vibration
Security:Lock screen and security|Face recognition|Fingerprint scanner
Accounts:Add an account|Account settings|Remove an account|Backup and
restore|Google settings
Backup:Samsung account|Google Account|External storage transfer
Accessibility:Recommended for you|Vision enhancements |TalkBack |Hearing
enhancements|Interaction and dexterity|Advanced settings|Installed apps|About
Accessibility|Contact us
Other:User manual|Dual Messenger |Medical info|Labs|About phone
Learn more
Legal information
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Getting started
Galaxy A15 5G
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy A15 5G
Camera
Volume button
USB/Charging
port
Camera
Side button/
Fingerprint
sensor
Speaker
Speaker
Microphone
Microphone
Headset jack
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Set up your device
Charge the battery
Your device uses a nano-SIM card. A SIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able
to use your previous SIM card.
Learn more: SIMmanager
Network indicators for 5G service are based on your service provider’s specifications
and network availability. Contact your service provider for more details.
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
Install SIM/microSD
card tray
Place the SIM card
and optional
microSD™ card (sold
separately) into the
tray with the gold
contacts facing up.
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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. A USB Type-C 3A cable is included.
Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078994
NOTE Wall charger sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and
cables. To avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn
or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Using other charging devices and
batteries may not be covered under warranty and may cause damage.
Learn more: samsung.com
TIPWhile charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop
charging. Thisusually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is
in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the device
and wait for the device to cool down. Learn more: samsung.com/us/support/
answer/ANS00076952
Start using your device
Turn on your device|Use the Setup Wizard|Bring data from an old device|Lock or
unlock your device|Side button settings|Accounts|Set up voicemail|Navigation|
Navigation bar|Customize your home screen|Modes and Routines|Digital wellbeing
and parental controls|Biometric security|Memory card|Multiwindow|Edge panels|
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Turn on your device
Use Side button to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked or
broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.
◌Press and hold Side button to turn the device on.
•To turn the device off, press and hold Side button, and tap Power off.
Confirm when prompted.
•To restart your device, press and hold Side button, and tap Restart.
Confirm when prompted.
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NOTEBest 5G performance requires optimal 5G connection and unobstructed
antennas (rear of device); contact your service provider for network availability;
5G performance may be impacted by a case or cover.
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi®network, set up
accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
Bring data from an old device
Download Smart Switch™to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes,
calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data using
a USBcable, Wi-Fi, or computer. Learn more: samsung.com/smartswitch
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Bring data from old device.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device
locks automatically when the screen times out. Learn more: Lock screen and security
Side button
Press to lock.
Press to turn on
the screen, and
then swipe the
screen to unlock it.
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Side button settings
You can customize the shortcuts assigned to Side button.
Double press
Choose which feature is launched when Side button is pressed twice.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features >Side button.
2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:
lQuick launch camera (default)
lOpen app
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIPAccounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features.
Contact your service provider for more information.
Add a Google Account
Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed
from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android™features.
When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen, Google Device
Protection is activated. This service requires your Google Account information when
resetting to factory settings. Learn more: Google Play Protect
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Manage accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Google.
Add a Samsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
◌From Settings, tap Samsung account.
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Add an Outlook account
Sign in to your Outlook®account to manage email messages.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Manage accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Outlook.
Set up voicemail
You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time. You can
access voicemail through the Phone app. Options may vary by service provider.
1. From Phone, touch and hold the 1 key or tap Voicemail.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your
name.
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Navigation
A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may
damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
TIPYou can adjust the touch sensitivity or use special controls to navigate your
device using your voice or gestures. Learn more: Accessibility
Tap
Lightly touch items to select or launch them.
lTap an item to select it.
lDouble-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Swipe
Lightly drag across the screen.
lSwipe the screen to unlock the device.
lSwipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
Drag and drop
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.
lDrag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
lDrag a widget to place it in a new location.
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Zoom in and out
Bring two fingers together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.
lMove two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in.
lMove two fingers together on the screen to zoom out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
lTouch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
lTouch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.
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Navigation bar
You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen
gestures.
Recent apps
Home
Back
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Navigation buttons
Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.
1. From Settings, tap Display >Navigation bar >Buttons.
2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back
and Recent apps icons display.
Navigation gestures
Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen
experience. Instead swipe to navigate your device.
1. From Settings, tap Display >Navigation bar >Swipe gestures to enable the
feature.
2. Tap an option to customize:
lMore options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity.
lGesture hint: Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen
gesture is located.
–Switch apps when hint hidden: When gesture hint is disabled, you can still
switch between apps using the gesture when this option is enabled.
lShow button to hide keyboard: Show an icon on the bottom right corner of the
screen to hide the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode.
Customize your home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your
favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens,
removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen.
App icons|Wallpaper|Themes|Icons|Widgets|Home screen settings|Easy mode|
Status bar|Notification panel |Quick settings
App icons
Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.
◌From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home.
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To remove an icon:
◌From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap Remove.
NOTERemoving an icon does not delete the app, it only removes the icon from a
Home screen.
Wallpaper
Change the appearance of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite
picture, video, or preloaded wallpaper.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpaper and
style.
2. Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:
•Tap the Lock screen and Home screen images to edit them.
•Change wallpapers: Choose from a variety of wallpaper options or download
more from Galaxy Themes.
•Color palette: Choose a palette based on colors from your wallpaper.
•Dim wallpaper when Dark mode is on: Enable to apply Dark mode to your
wallpaper.
Themes
Set a theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Themes.
2. Tap a theme to preview and download it.
3. Tap Menu >My stuff >Themes to access downloaded themes.
4. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
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Icons
Apply different icon sets to replace the default icons.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Themes >Icons, and tap an icon set to preview and download it.
3. Tap Menu >My stuff >Icons to access downloaded icons.
4. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.
Widgets
Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Widgets, and then tap a widget set to open it.
3. Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen, and tap Add.
Customize Widgets
Once you have added a widget, you can customize where it's located and how it
functions.
◌From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, and tap an option:
•Create stack: Add other widgets of the same size to stack in the same
place on the screen.
•Remove: Delete a widget from your screen.
•Settings: Customize the function or appearance of the widget.
•App info: Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.
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Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and tap Settings.
2. Tap an option to customize:
•Home screen layout: Set your device to have separate Home and Apps
screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.
•Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Home screen.
•Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Apps screen.
•Folder grid: Choose a layout to determine how folders are arranged.
•Add media page to Home screen: When enabled swipe right from the Home
screen to open a media page. Tap to display available media services.
•Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen
for direct access to the Apps screen.
•Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from being
removed or repositioned.
•Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps
to the Home screen.
•Hide apps on Home and Apps screens: Choose apps to hide from the Home
and App screens. Return to this screen to restore hidden apps. Hidden apps
are still installed and can appear as results in Finder searches.
•App icon badges:Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications.
You can also choose the badge style.
•Swipe down for notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification
panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen.
•Rotate to landscape mode:Rotate the Home screen automatically when your
device’s orientation is changed from portrait to landscape.
•About Home screen: Display version information.
•Contact us:Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
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Easy mode
The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward
visual experience. Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout.
Apps list
1. From Settings, tap Display >Easy mode.
2. Tap to enable this feature. The following options appear:
•Touch and hold delay:Set how long it takes for a continuous touch to be
recognized as a touch and hold.
•High contrast keyboard: Choose a keyboard with high contrast colors.
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